Re: lock core seize
 

Try turning the key to the full unlock position, then while holding the key
in that position, give the door a sharp rap with your fist just above the
lock and to the right (DS) (left on the PS). This will jar the locking
mechanism to the unlock position. If, as you say, you can unlock from the
inside, then your lock is not frozen.

What happens is when the locks get really cold, the mechanism and linkages
do not move to the full unlock position for the key lock to unlock. The
inside locking lever has a greater movement which forces the full unlock
position. Give it a try.

Scott
"Outatime" <user@example.net> wrote in message
news:kaadnczC_Z3OzO_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..
> adam wrote:
>
>> My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
>> won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
>> smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement sets
>> for a reasonable price.
>
> Try Trailquest:
>
> http://www.trailquest.com/4x4accesso...key_lock.shtml
>
> They carry lock cylinders at reasonable prices. If you want to keep the
> same ignition key and have it fit all the new locks, take the key and your
> new locksets to a locksmith before installing.
>

Re: lock core seize
 

Try turning the key to the full unlock position, then while holding the key
in that position, give the door a sharp rap with your fist just above the
lock and to the right (DS) (left on the PS). This will jar the locking
mechanism to the unlock position. If, as you say, you can unlock from the
inside, then your lock is not frozen.

What happens is when the locks get really cold, the mechanism and linkages
do not move to the full unlock position for the key lock to unlock. The
inside locking lever has a greater movement which forces the full unlock
position. Give it a try.

Scott
"Outatime" <user@example.net> wrote in message
news:kaadnczC_Z3OzO_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..
> adam wrote:
>
>> My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
>> won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
>> smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement sets
>> for a reasonable price.
>
> Try Trailquest:
>
> http://www.trailquest.com/4x4accesso...key_lock.shtml
>
> They carry lock cylinders at reasonable prices. If you want to keep the
> same ignition key and have it fit all the new locks, take the key and your
> new locksets to a locksmith before installing.
>

Re: lock core seize
 

Try turning the key to the full unlock position, then while holding the key
in that position, give the door a sharp rap with your fist just above the
lock and to the right (DS) (left on the PS). This will jar the locking
mechanism to the unlock position. If, as you say, you can unlock from the
inside, then your lock is not frozen.

What happens is when the locks get really cold, the mechanism and linkages
do not move to the full unlock position for the key lock to unlock. The
inside locking lever has a greater movement which forces the full unlock
position. Give it a try.

Scott
"Outatime" <user@example.net> wrote in message
news:kaadnczC_Z3OzO_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..
> adam wrote:
>
>> My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
>> won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
>> smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement sets
>> for a reasonable price.
>
> Try Trailquest:
>
> http://www.trailquest.com/4x4accesso...key_lock.shtml
>
> They carry lock cylinders at reasonable prices. If you want to keep the
> same ignition key and have it fit all the new locks, take the key and your
> new locksets to a locksmith before installing.
>

Re: lock core seize
 

adam wrote:
> My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement
> sets for a reasonable price.
>
> thanks

How old is the key? A worn key will cause all sorts
of problems.

--
DougW

Re: lock core seize
 

adam wrote:
> My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement
> sets for a reasonable price.
>
> thanks

How old is the key? A worn key will cause all sorts
of problems.

--
DougW

Re: lock core seize
 

adam wrote:
> My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement
> sets for a reasonable price.
>
> thanks

How old is the key? A worn key will cause all sorts
of problems.

--
DougW

Re: lock core seize
 

Would you please define 'froze' to me.

Do you mean they just aren't working correctly?

Or that they are physically frozen due to low temperatures?

Or that they work fine wen warm and mess up when cold.

I have some ideas for all of the above.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

adam wrote:
>
> My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement sets
> for a reasonable price.
>
> thanks

Re: lock core seize
 

Would you please define 'froze' to me.

Do you mean they just aren't working correctly?

Or that they are physically frozen due to low temperatures?

Or that they work fine wen warm and mess up when cold.

I have some ideas for all of the above.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

adam wrote:
>
> My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement sets
> for a reasonable price.
>
> thanks

Re: lock core seize
 

Would you please define 'froze' to me.

Do you mean they just aren't working correctly?

Or that they are physically frozen due to low temperatures?

Or that they work fine wen warm and mess up when cold.

I have some ideas for all of the above.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

adam wrote:
>
> My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement sets
> for a reasonable price.
>
> thanks

Re: lock core seize
 

Ok, sorry I didn't give a more detailed description. I removed the door
panel and degreased all the moving parts, so the locking mechanism from
the inside work great. The problem is solely with the core itself, the
key just won't turn. The passenger side and the tailgate are completly
"locked" up in all weather conditions and the driver side will lock but
not unlock.

Thanks for you help,

adam

On Dec 3, 10:46 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Would you please define 'froze' to me.
>
> Do you mean they just aren't working correctly?
>
> Or that they are physically frozen due to low temperatures?
>
> Or that they work fine wen warm and mess up when cold.
>
> I have some ideas for all of the above.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> adam wrote:
>
> > My 88 wrangler has 3 lock core's froze. One will lock the door but,
> > won't unlock. They lock from the door panel fine. Should I use a lock
> > smith or does anyone know of an online store that sell replacement sets
> > for a reasonable price.
>
> > thanks